Texas Governor's Mansion Brick Wall Fence - 1856 - Austin, TX - Dated Architectural Structures Multifarious on Waymarking.com

According to a dated block at the corner of W 10th street and Colorado Street, the white-painted brick wall that surrounds the Governor's Mansion, and which is topped by decorative wrought iron fence, was installed in 1856.

The Governor's Mansion itself was built in 1854.

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"The Texas Governor's Mansion, also known simply as Governor's Mansion, is a historic home for the Governor of Texas in downtown Austin, Texas. It was built in 1854, designed by prominent architect Abner Cook, and has been the home of every governor since 1856. Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Phalen Abbott are the 40th family to live in the Texas Governor's Mansion and Abbott is the 41st governor to live in the mansion full-time.. . "

Year built or dedicated as indicated on the structure or plaque: 1856 Full Inscription (unless noted above): MANSION 1856 Website (if available): [Web Link]

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